From Granite to Sea The Folklore of Bodmin Moor and East Cornwall by Alex Langston standard hardback
We are delighted to announce Alex Langstone's first title with Troy Books; From Granite to Sea – The Folklore of Bodmin Moor and East Cornwall.
Cornwall is an ancient land steeped in legend and myth. From Granite to Sea explores the folklore of the often-overlooked eastern reaches of the rugged Cornish peninsula, at the heart of which lies the mysterious upland of Bodmin Moor. This beautiful and remote land of granite, which forms the Cornish highlands, inhabits eighty square miles across the central spine of eastern Cornwall. A wild and mysterious landscape, where folklore permeates every hill, rock and river. Inhabited by piskies, giants and conjurors, who in turn control the old trackways, hilltops and weather. It is a land haunted by the wild hunt of the Devil’s Dandy Dogs and the demonic specter of Tregeagle. From Granite to Sea is the first ever comprehensive focus on the folklore of eastern Cornwall. Alex Langstone’s ground-breaking study will guide the reader through a myriad of old tales of witches, conjurors and charmers, supernatural encounters, amazing folk traditions and curious customs from the high moors, rugged clifftops, secret coves and lush estuaries across the eastern reaches of the Duchy. Contents: |
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Introduction One: January mis Genver Two: February mis Hwevrel Three: March mis Meurth Four: April mis Ebrel Five: May mis Me Six: June mis Metheven Seven: July mis Gortheren Eight: August mis Est Nine: September mis Gwynngala Ten: October mis Hedra Eleven: November mis Du Twelve: December mis Kevardhu |